2005 Official MINI Sketches

Since everyone seems to be in the design opinion mood lately I thought it might be a good time to show-off some official 2005 model year sketches we've obtained. I would expect...

Student's Award-Winning MINI Concept

Update: We were hoping for some clarification on these images and I’m happy to say we finally got it. The images above are from a BMW sponsored contest for design students where...

MINI Armrest Group Buy Update

Here's an update from Alex who is running the MINI armrest group buy started last week: The first 30 armrests have arrived on Saturday! The first 30 people who have placed their...

Hudson Bay or Bust Road Trip II

Here's a MINI event sent in by David Rose that's worth a mention: It all started with a posting on MINI2, NYMINI.org and NAM.com: Driving home from work one evening I had...

2005 JCW US Accessories Update

Here's a quick list of upcoming JCW accessories for the US and their timetable for release: JCW Cold Air Intake First some good news – the JCW Cold Air Intake will be...

iPod Adapter Coming Soon for the MINI

As reported on MotoringFile this past August the MINI iPod adapter was delayed due to incredible demand for the BMW version that was released this past July. It looks like once the...

Limited Slip Differential Update

We still don't have pricing on this option but we have heard one import bit of info for those hoping to add it later… it will not be retrofittable. As mentioned previously...

MINIUSA Price Increases for 1/05

Like last year MINIUSA will be increasing pricing across the range and specific options on anything sold after January 1st. Here are the details: Cooper +$501 = $17,500 Cooper S +$501 =...

MINIUSA: Anthracite Headliner Available for $200

MINIUSA will make the on again off again, now on again Anthracite headliner available as a $200 option in the very near future. Update: It's now available on MINIUSA.com and should be...

Information on The MCS Automatic Transmission

Since MotoringFile broke the story on the official news of the forthcoming MCS automatic transmission option last May there have been lots of emails and comments wanting to know more details. While...